Q. Are solid-color ties out of date? In the past I would wear a solid black tie, but now I fear it looks so 1960s. Obviously some still wear solid red, but is anything else solid still in style? A.

Get a little funky with this tie-dyed tie for Dad this year. This crafty idea comes to us from The Messy Artist, a children’s art studio in South Orange, NJ. It’s is a fun way for Dad to really dress ...

Q. You write about using your tie to connect colors and I am looking for some suggestions. I like to wear khaki pants and blue (light or jean dark) shirts. What color tie patterns would work with this ...